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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.12, 3,481.20 and 1,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.12, 3,481.20 and 1,151.20 is: 1,727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.12 : 3,481.20 = 1,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.12/3,481.20 = 1,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.12x = 3,481.20 × 1,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.12x = 4,007,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,557.44/2,320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.31

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